Historical information

1. Mechanics Institute:- this building was built in 1883 and designed by H E Tolhurst. It included a library, reading room, museum, billiard room and mineral collection.
2. Town Hall:- the current building was built in 1901 on the site of an earlier Town Hall. The architects were Williamson& Permewan of Melbourne.
3. Cannons:- were recovered from HMVS Nelson, a wooden steam ship that was one of the first of the colonies warships when it was on permanent loan from Britain from 1867. It ws then broken up in 1929.
4. Symbester Coach House:- this house and the adjacent ginger beer factory (now demolished) were built in 1859 for William Bruce (1834-1916) a publican and manufacturer of aerated drinks.

Physical description

Nine Slides of Scenes around Eaglehawk - Photographer unknown

Mechanics Institute
Town Hall with the Post Office on the left and mechanics institute on the right
Cannon with the post office behind
Mine Poppet Head - Eaglehawk - exact location unknown
Former Coach house - Symbester Crescent Eaglehawk